AI Tool Helps Families Plan Smarter for Long-Term Care with Decades of Foresight
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- As people live longer, the need to plan smarter for long-term care has never been more urgent — and now, artificial intelligence is stepping in to help.
A new platform called Waterlily is using AI to forecast future healthcare needs, allowing families to prepare years — even decades — before a crisis hits. Designed with proactive care in mind, the tool aims to reduce the strain on the healthcare system by identifying risks before they become emergencies.
“Whether it’s on your phone or computer, AI is already a part of daily life — sometimes for better, sometimes for worse,” said Lily Vittayarukskul, Waterlily’s CEO. “But we see it as an objective, neutral tool. For us, the goal is to use AI to help families understand, prepare, and potentially even prevent future hardships.”
Waterlily works by analyzing personal data and lifestyle patterns to project what a “reactive” version of the user might experience if long-term care isn’t planned for in advance. The platform then offers insights to help users make better-informed decisions today, rather than waiting for medical or financial emergencies to dictate the future.
“As AI continues to shape the future of healthcare, tools like Waterlily could become a natural part of everyday life planning — just like saving for retirement,” Vittayarukskul added.
In an era where aging populations are growing and caregiving costs are rising, innovations like Waterlily represent a promising step toward a more prepared — and healthier — future.
